Hydro Excavation Terms and Conditions

Hydro Excavation Terms and Conditions

Pro Kleen Industrial Services, Inc., and Pro Kleen Environmental Services, LLC, each d/b/a Porta Kleen (“Porta Kleen”) provides the following Standard Terms and Conditions of Service (“Terms and Conditions”), which apply to all quotations and services (“Work”) made or performed by Porta Kleen. All purchases by customer, owner, any subsidiary or affiliate, or their agents (all referred to as “Purchaser”) are expressly limited and conditioned upon acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions, and no provision, printed or otherwise, contained in any order, acceptance, confirmation, or acknowledgement which is inconsistent with, different from, or in addition to these Terms and Conditions is accepted by Porta Kleen unless specifically agreed to in writing by Porta Kleen. Acceptance of Purchaser’s orders by Porta Kleen is subject to verification of Purchaser’s creditworthiness.

  1. TERM AND SCOPE. These Terms and Conditions shall be evergreen and shall apply to all transactions between Porta Kleen and Purchaser unless different terms and conditions are agreed to in a writing signed by both Porta Kleen and Purchaser. Purchaser may engage Porta Kleen from time to time to provide Work on behalf of Purchaser as such Work is requested by Purchaser on a project-by-project basis and accepted by Porta Kleen pursuant to a completed purchase order or other document issued by Purchaser to authorize the Work (“Authorizing Document”) and these Terms and Conditions. Any boilerplate terms and conditions on the Authorizing Document or other documents provided by Purchaser shall have no effect. Each Authorizing Document, along with the Terms and Conditions stated herein and any other exhibits related to that particular Work shall constitute a separate contract. Purchaser is under no obligation to use any particular services of Porta Kleen unless an Authorizing Document is agreed upon and issued to Porta Kleen. Porta Kleen agrees to perform the Work in a professional manner, with the standard of care, skill and diligence normally provided in the performance of similar services. Porta Kleen shall ensure that its employees and agents engaged to perform the Work are suitably experienced and have the necessary expertise to complete the Work, and Porta Kleen shall use all reasonable efforts to complete the Services by the completion date specified in each related Authorizing Document.
  2. RATES AND PAYMENT TERMS. The rates for Work are set forth in Porta Kleen’s quote and should be reflected in Purchaser’s order. Rate increases may be based on demonstrated, industry wide increases in Work rates or on regional increases in Porta Kleen's costs. Unless otherwise specified in Porta Kleen’s quote, and as provided in the preceding sentence, the rates are subject to change at Porta Kleen’s discretion upon thirty (30) days written notice to Purchaser. Purchaser shall make payment to Porta Kleen in net thirty (30) days after Purchaser’s receipt of Porta Kleen’s invoice. In the event Purchaser disputes any portion of any invoice, Purchaser shall give Porta Kleen written notice of such disputed portion within ten (10) days after Purchaser’s receipt of such invoice and shall pay to Porta Kleen the undisputed portion of the invoice without delay. Once any disputed portion is settled, Purchaser shall pay the settled amount, if any, within the original payment timeframe, or if such original timeframe has already elapsed then payment shall be due immediately. If Purchaser fails to pay any invoiced amounts when due, interest will accrue on each unpaid amount at the rate of 10% per annum, or the maximum amount allowed by law if less, from the date due until paid according to the provisions of these Terms and Conditions. Interest shall not be charged on any disputed invoice item that is finally resolved in Purchaser’s favor.
  3. CHANGES TO AUTHORIZING DOCUMENT. From time to time, Porta Kleen or Purchaser may request changes in an Authorizing Document to modify the work. Upon agreement between the parties as to such change and any related fee adjustments, Purchaser shall issue a new Authorizing Document to cover the additional or otherwise modified Work.
  4. TAXES. Federal, state, or local indirect taxes, including but not limited to sales and/or use taxes, VAT taxes, GST taxes, transfer taxes or any similar tax are not included in the prices set forth in Porta Kleen’s quotes unless specifically stated otherwise.
  5. WARRANTY. Porta Kleen warrants that the Work will conform to the descriptions set forth in Porta Kleen’s quote at the time of completion of the Work. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY OF SUCH PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS WHERE DAMAGE HAS DEVELOPED FROM IMPROPER HANDLING OR USE BY PURCHASER OR THIRD PARTIES. THE COMBINATION OF SUCH PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR CHEMICAL, NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY PORTA KLEEN SHALL AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL ANY WARRANTIES. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK, OR THE PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS USED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PERFORMANCE. PORTA KLEEN’S LIABILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES, OR MATERIALS USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH UPON THEIR RETURN TO PORTA KLEEN OR, AT PORTA KLEEN’S OPTION, TO THE ALLOWANCE TO PURCHASER OF CREDIT FOR THE COST OF SUCH ITEMS.
  6. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. PORTA KLEEN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ARISING UNDER WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OR COMBINATION OF CAUSES WHATSOEVER. THIS LIMITATION WILL APLLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. IN NO CASE WILL PORTA KLEEN’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO PORTA KLEEN BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE SPECIFIC GOODS OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.
  7. INSURANCE. Upon request, Porta Kleen can provide a certificate of insurance to Purchaser evidencing Workers’ Compensation, Employer Liability, General Liability and Auto Liability coverages. Specific amounts of coverage will be outlined in the certificate, but are not less than $1,000,000 or, if less, as statutorily required.
  8. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION. Both Porta Kleen and Purchaser shall have the right to terminate or suspend any and all Work upon written notice to the other party if the other party is placed in bankruptcy, or if a receiver be appointed for its properties, if it makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if it is violating any of the material conditions or agreements of these Terms and Conditions. However, Purchaser shall pay stated standby rates, or if no standby rate is established, then any increased costs incurred by Porta Kleen during any suspension or delay of Work by Purchaser to the extent such suspension is not due to the fault of Porta Kleen. Porta Kleen shall have the express right to terminate or suspend any and all Work if amounts due are continually late and/or not paid.
  9. CONFIDENTIALITY. The parties hereto covenant and agree each with the other that any trade and other secret processes, information, data, or designs given, disclosed, or supplied by one to the other will at all times thereafter be kept confidential by such other party and such other party will not at any time thereafter disclose any such trade or other secrets, processes, information, data, and designs to any person, firm, or corporation whomsoever or whatsoever, except to the extent that the same is or are (a) part of the public domain; (b) in the prior possession or knowledge of the receiving party; (c) obtained by the receiving party from third parties as a matter of right and without restrictions as to disclosure; or (d) required to be disclosed to any federal, state or local court or agency, in which case, notice shall be given as soon as practicable to allow a party to dispute the required disclosure in such court or agency.
  10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. There shall be no transfer of rights to, or interest in, any intellectual property as part of the Work or otherwise under these Terms and Conditions, regardless of the ability to patent or otherwise protect such intellectual Each party shall retain all right, title and interest in any documents, processes, know-how, trade secrets or other intangibles as the same were owned before this agreement went into effect. Further, each party shall retain all right, title and interest in any documents, processes, know-how, trade secrets or other intangibles developed by such party during the course of the Work or otherwise under these Terms and Conditions. Purchaser shall be allowed to keep copies of any reports or other documentation submitted to Purchaser by Porta Kleen that contains recommendations or other intellectual property created by Porta Kleen as part of the Work, but the same shall not be considered “work product” or “work made for hire” for purposes of determining ownership of, or any other rights to, the contents of such reports or documentation.
  11. MUTUAL INDEMNITY. Each party shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other party from any and all losses and damages claimed by a third party in any action or proceeding, against the indemnified party alleging bodily injury (including death) or damage to property, or infringement or violation of any patent or other intellectual property right caused by the negligence or other wrongful acts or omissions of the indemnifying party, its employees and authorized agents during the performance of the Work, including any final monetary judgments, settlements, reasonable costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees awarded therein. The party seeking indemnification shall: (a) provide the other party with prompt notice of the claim; (b) allow the indemnifying party to control the defense and settlement of the claim, provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not agree to any injunctive relief or settlement that obligates the indemnified party to perform any obligation, make an admission of guilt, fault or culpability, or incur any expense, without such indemnified party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; (c) have the right to obtain its own counsel at its own expense; and (d) provide reasonable cooperation to the indemnifying party.
  12. PORTA KLEEN’s PROPERTY ON PURCHASER’S WORKSITE. All equipment and tools or any other property furnished to Purchaser’s site by Porta Kleen or specifically paid for by Porta Kleen for use in the performance of the Work shall be and remain the property of Porta Kleen; shall be subject to removal at any time upon Porta Kleen’s demand; shall be maintained in good order and condition and shall clearly be identified as the property of Porta Kleen. The Purchaser assumes all liability for loss or damage, including replacement costs, to such Porta Kleen property. Purchaser’s liability under this section applies regardless of any insurance coverage that Porta Kleen may, or is required to, carry on such equipment. For clarity, Porta Kleen is not required to make or submit any claim for insurance coverage as a condition to Purchaser’s obligation to reimburse or compensate Porta Kleen for such damage. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that replacement costs are necessary since damaged equipment may no longer function properly and will need to be replaced in order to adequately compensate Porta Kleen.
  13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Porta Kleen is an independent contractor for all purposes, without express or implied authority to bind Purchaser by contract or otherwise. Neither Porta Kleen nor its employees, agents or subcontractors are agents or employees of Purchaser, and therefore are not entitled to any employee benefits of Purchaser.
  14. ASSIGNMENT. This order may not be transferred or assigned by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior express written consent of the party not initiating the assignment. Any transfer or assignment of rights, duties, or obligations here under without such consent shall be void; and, shall result in the collection of all fees, expenses, and/or charges associated with such transfer or assignment.
  15. GOVERNING LAW. All claims, actions or other disputes arising out of the Work or these Terms and Conditions will be controlled by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States of America. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Franklin County, Ohio courts and the parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any argument of forum non-conveniens.
  16. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Porta Kleen nor Purchaser shall be liable for delay or default in due to Acts of God, accident, riot, strike, war (declared or otherwise), embargo or government interference.
  17. HEADINGS. The headings used throughout are for convenience only and will be disregarded for the purpose of construing and enforcing this agreement.
  18. SAFETY. Porta Kleen agrees to, at all times while performing Work, abide by and adhere to all safety policies, rules and regulations of Purchaser that have been communicated in writing to Porta Kleen by Purchaser.
  19. NO WAIVER. No delay or failure of either party in exercising any right hereunder and no partial or single exercise of any right hereunder or thereunder shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of that right or any other rights under these Terms and Conditions.
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